30 COM 8B.58
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Agave Landscape and the Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila)
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-06/30.COM/8B and WHC-06/30.COM/INF.8B.1, 2. Inscribes the Agave Landscape and the Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila, Mexico, on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii), (iv), (v) and (vi): Criterion (ii): The cultivation of agave and its distillation have produced a distinctive landscape within which are a collection of fine haciendas and distilleries that reflect both the fusion of pre-Hispanic traditions of fermenting mescal juice with the European distillation processes and of local and imported ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-06/30.COM/7B and WHC-06/30.COM/8B.Add, 2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 7B.71, adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005); 3. Approves the proposed minor extension to the buffer zone of Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, Andorra.
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11B.Add, 2. Approves the proposed name change to Redwood National Park as proposed by the American authorities. The name of the property becomes the Redwood National and State Parks in English and Parcs d'État et national Redwood in French.
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (WHC-06/30.COM/7B, WHC-06/30.COM/7B.Add and WHC-06/30.COM/7B.Add.2) and of proposals for inscription of properties on the World Heritage List (WHC-06/30.COM/8B and WHC-06/30.COM/8B.Add), 2. Inscribes the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger: • Germany, Dresden Elbe Valley (Decision 30 COM 7B.77) • Serbia, Medieval Monuments in Kosovo (Decision 30 COM ...
Sites: Medieval Monuments in Kosovo
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-06/30.COM/7A and WHC-06/30.COM/7A.Add.Rev), 2. Maintains the following properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger: • Afghanistan, Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Decision 30 COM 7A.22) • Afghanistan, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, (Decision 30 COM 7A.23) • Azerbaijan, Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower (Decision 30 COM 7A.29) • Benin, ...
Sites: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) Bam and its Cultural Landscape Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Comoé National Park Coro and its Port Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Everglades National Park Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore Garamba National Park Historic Town of Zabid Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works Kahuzi-Biega National Park Kathmandu Valley Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Okapi Wildlife Reserve Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Royal Palaces of Abomey Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara Salonga National Park Simien National Park Virunga National Park Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined the state of conservation reports of properties inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger (WHC-06/30.COM/7A and WHC-06/30.COM/7A.Add.Rev),
2. Decides to remove the following properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger:
• Algeria, Tipasa (Decision 30 COM 7A.18)
• Germany, Cologne Cathedral (Decision 30 COM 7A.30)
• India, Groups of Monuments at Hampi (Decision 30 COM 7A.24)
• Senegal, Djoudj Bird Sanctuary (Decision 30 COM 7A.11)
...
30 COM 8D.1
Revision of Criteria of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List according to the Operational Guidelines (2005)
The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/8D, Noting the change to criteria numbering of properties inscribed for geological values by its 16th session (Santa Fe, 1992); Further noting the agreement of the concerned States Parties to the proposed changes as outlined in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I of Document WHC-06/30.COM/8D; Decides to approve the criteria numbering as presented in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I of Document WHC-06/30.COM/8D.
30 COM 8D.2
Revision of Criteria of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List according to the Operational Guidelines (2005)
The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/8D, Recalling its decision to unify into one set of criteria the six cultural and four natural criteria in paragraph 77 of the Operational Guidelines (2005); Noting the changes already made to the numbering of geological criteria by its decision 30 COM 8D.1; Requests the World Heritage Centre and Advisory Bodies to include the revised criteria numbering in its publications.
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/9, 2. Takes note with satisfaction of the outcomes reflected in the papers presented by IUCN and ICOMOS contained in Document WHC-06/30.COM/9;3. Conscious that outstanding universal value is a concept that shall embrace all cultures, regions and peoples, and does not ignore differing cultural interpretations of outstanding universal value because they originate from minorities, indigenous groups and/or local peoples;4. Recognises that the identification of outstanding universal value on the basis of the established ...
30 COM 10
Progress Report on the Evaluation of the Global Strategy: Filling the Gaps - an Action Plan for the Future
No decision required.
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30COM/11A.1 and taking note of Document WHC-06/30COM/INF.11A,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 and 7 EXT COM 5A.2, adopted respectively at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001) and 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),
3. Expressing its sincere appreciation for the considerable efforts by all 48 States Parties in Europe in submitting the Periodic Reports for Section I in 2004 and Section II in 2005,
4. Notes the successful use of an electronic tool, the development of an evaluation tool and the storage in a World ...
30 COM 11A.2
Clarification of Boundaries of Properties by States Parties in Response to the Retrospective Inventory
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11A.2,
2. Takes note of the clarification of property limits provided by States Parties in the European Region in response to the Retrospective Inventory;
3. Further notes that other clarifications will be provided in the follow-up to European Periodic Reporting (Decision 30 COM.11A.1);
4. Thanks the States Parties concerned for their efforts to improve the credibility of the World Heritage List.
Sites: Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch Abbey of St Gall Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments Benedictine Convent of St John at Müstair Birka and Hovgården Bryggen Choirokoitia Church Town of Gammelstad, Luleå City of Bath Engelsberg Ironworks Hanseatic Town of Visby Laponian Area Megalithic Temples of Malta Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay Naval Port of Karlskrona Old City of Berne Painted Churches in the Troodos Region Paphos Petäjävesi Old Church Rock Art of Alta Rock Carvings in Tanum Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange Royal Domain of Drottningholm Røros Mining Town and the Circumference Skogskyrkogården Urnes Stave Church Verla Groundwood and Board Mill Vézelay, Church and Hill
30 COM 11B
Follow-up to the Periodic Report for North America / Adoption of Statements of Significance
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11B,
2. RecallingDecisions 29 COM 11 A.4 and 29 COM 11 A.5 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Noting proposals for changes to the nomination dossiers for some World Heritage properties in North America,
4. Approves the Statements of significance for the World Heritage properties in North America as included in Annex I of Document WHC-06/30.COM/11B;
5. Notes the changes to the names as indicated in Document WHC-06/30.COM/8B, and further notes the adjustments to natural heritage criteria concerning ...
Sites: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks Carlsbad Caverns National Park Chaco Culture Dinosaur Provincial Park Everglades National Park Grand Canyon National Park Gros Morne National Park Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Historic District of Old Québec Independence Hall Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Mammoth Cave National Park Mesa Verde National Park Miguasha National Park Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Nahanni National Park Old Town Lunenburg Olympic National Park Redwood National and State Parks SGang Gwaay Statue of Liberty Taos Pueblo Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Wood Buffalo National Park Yellowstone National Park
30 COM 11C.1
Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Periodic Report for the Arab States
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11C.1,2. Recalling Decision 7 EXT.COM 5B adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the progress made in the implementation of the Regional Programme for the Arab States and in responding to the priority needs identified in the Periodic Reporting submitted by the Arab States in 2000;4. Thanks the Flemish Authorities (Kingdom of Belgium) for the project entitled "Development of a World Heritage information management capacity in ...
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11C.2,2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 11D adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the progress made in the implementation of its Decisions 28 COM 17 B.II and 29 COM 11.D, and commends the efforts of all professionals involved in preserving the Palestinian cultural and natural heritage;4. Regrets that the prevailing situation, besides heavily affecting the life of the communities, does not allow effective and smooth implementation of conservation ...
30 COM 11D
Progress Report on the Implemenation of the Recommendations of the Periodic Report for Asia-Pacific
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11D, 2. Recalling decision 7 EXT.COM 5D adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004),3. Takes note of the outcomes of the sub-regional meetings and activities carried out in 2004 and 2005 for the implementation of the regional programmes "Action Asia 2003-2009" and "World Heritage-Pacific 2009";4. Requests the Asia-Pacific States Parties to implement the Action Plans adopted during the sub-regional meetings, with special focus on the establishment of a national World Heritage coordinating ...
30 COM 11E
Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Periodic Report for Latin America and the Caribbean
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11E,2. Recalling Decisions 28 COM 16, 7 EXT.COM 5E and 29 COM 5 adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004), 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004) and 29th session (Durban, 2005) respectively, 3. Takes note of the information provided by the World Heritage Centre on the progress made in the implementation of the above-mentioned Decisions for the follow-up to the Periodic Report in Latin America and the Caribbean;4. Requests the World Heritage Centre, in collaboration with the Advisory Bodies, the UNESCO regional ...
30 COM 11F
Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Periodic Report for Africa
The World Heritage Committee,1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11F,2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 11C.1 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),3. Takes note of the Report of Progress Report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Periodic Report for Africa; 4. Acknowledges the efforts of the World Heritage Centre in assisting African States Parties in improving the implementation of the World Heritage Convention and in conserving properties and the progress thus far achieved in implementing the Action Plan from the Periodic Report for Africa adopted by the World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/11G,
2. Recalling Decisions 25 COM VII.25-27 adopted at its 25th session (Helsinki, 2001), 7 EXT.COM 5 and 7 EXT.COM 5A.1 adopted at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004), and 29 COM 11.A adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2006),
3. Recognises the importance of Periodic Reporting to ensure the implementaion of the Strategic Objectives and the credibility of the Convention and strongly encourages all State Parties to continue to support the exercise;
4. Adopts the Terms of Reference of the Periodic ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/12,
2. Recalling Decision 29 COM 12 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005),
3. Emphasizing that setting precise but realistic and measurable results and indicators is essential for effective performance appraisal and monitoring,
4. Takes note of the set of performance indicators of all the World Heritage Thematic Programmes which are structured according to the four Strategic Objectives set at its 26th session (Budapest, 2002);
5. Encourages the Director of the World Heritage Centre to seek appropriate ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/13, 2. Recalling its Decision 29 COM 18C adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), 3. Requests the Secretariat to develop, without prejudice to the World Heritage Convention and the Operational Guidelines, a document to be discussed at the 31st session of the Committee in 2007 on the division of responsibilities between the World Heritage Committee and the General Assembly of State Parties based on the following principles;a) Strategic policy issues should be discussed and adopted by the General Assembly,;b) ...
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/14A, Part I and Part II,
2. Recalling Decision 28 COM 10B adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),
3. Taking into account the comments on Document WHC-05/29.COM/14B made by States Parties,
4. Notes with appreciation the findings and recommendations contained in the Report on Impacts of Training Activities;
5. Decides that:
a) Preference will be given to developing countries as defined by the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Committee for Development Policy in the grant of international assistance, ...
No decision required.
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-06/30.COM/15.Rev and WHC-06/30.COM/15.Rev.Add, 2. Takes note of the statement of account of the World Heritage Fund for 2004 to 2005 and the situation of the reserves and the contributions as at 31 December 2005; 3. Also takes note of the implementation of the budget and the statement of accounts of the World Heritage Fund for 2006 to 2007 and the current situation of the reserves and contributions as at 31 March 2006; 4. Recalls the debate on the general overview of the 2006 to 2007 World Heritage Centre budget and in ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Documents WHC-06/30.COM/15.Rev and WHC-06/30.COM/15.Rev.Add, 2. Having also examined the budgetary adjustments proposed by the World Heritage Centre, as well as the requests formulated by ICOMOS and IUCN, 3. Authorizes the World Heritage Centre to proceed with the necessary budgetary revisions, if the financial situation of the Fund so permits, to finance the following activities: a) Development and dissemination of material for disaster reduction at World Heritage sites (USD 25,000); b) Management audit of the World Heritage Centre (USD ...
30 COM 16
Elections of the Chariperson, Vice-Chairpersons, and Rapporteur of the 31st Session of the World Heritage Committee (June-July 2007)
The World Heritage Committee,1. Recalling its Decision 29 COM 19 adopted at its 29th session (Durban, 2005), which elected a Bureau whose mandate began at the end of its 29th session (Durban, 2005) until the end of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), 2. Decides to elect, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee, a Bureau with the following composition:a) Mr Tumu Te Heuheu (New Zealand) as Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee, whose mandate will begin at the end of the 30th session of the Committee until the end of the 31st session of the Committee ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/17, 2. Decides that its 31st session will take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 23 June to 1 July 2007; 3. Adopts the following provisional Agenda for its 31st session (Christchurch, 23 June to 1 July 2007): PROVISIONAL AGENDA OF THE 31ST SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE OPENING SESSION1. Opening session2. Requests for Observer status3. Adoption of the Agenda and the Timetable3A Adoption of the Agenda 3B Adoption of the TimetableREPORTS4. Report of the Rapporteur of the 30th session of ...
The World Heritage Committee, 1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/18A, 2. Having carefully noted that this item appears on the Agenda of its 30th session (Vilnius, 2006), in accordance with Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,3. Recalling Decisions 7 EXT.COM 4B.1 and 29 COM 18C, adopted respectively at its 7th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2004) and its 29th ordinary session (Durban, 2005), 4. Decides to add a paragraph 21.6 to Rule 21 of its Rules of Procedure concerning the subsidiary bodies, to read as follows: 5. "21.6 Subsidiary bodies' Recommendations to the World Heritage ...
30 COM 18B
Reflection Elements for the Election Procedure of Members of the World Hertiage Committee
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/18B, 2. Recalling the Resolution adopted at the 15th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention (UNESCO, 2005),3. Invites States Parties to submit their comments on the above-mentioned Document to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2007; 4. Requests the Director of the World Heritage Centre to prepare a working document taking into account States Parties' comments for examination by the Committee at its 31st session in ...
30 COM 18C
Pilot Project to Study the Economic, Social, and Environmental Benefits of World Heritage Listing
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-06/30.COM/9,
2. Notes the recommendations from the Kazan meeting,
3. Welcomes the proposal for the Pilot Project to study the economic, social and environmental benefits of World Heritage Listing and encourages the World Heritage Centre to seek extrabudgetary funds for its ...